AML Compliance Expert

About the Position

AML Compliance Expert

France

About the Job

We are seeking a Compliance professional to support the European Banqup Payments Financial Crime Compliance Program. The focus of this role will encompass the Banqup Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program and international sanctions regimes (sanctions).

You will report to the Compliance Officer responsible for the Financial Crime Compliance Programme and will work closely with a wide range of teams within our organization. You will perform all duties in accordance with the principles outlined in the Code of Conduct, as well as the policies and procedures relevant to your responsibilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in applying his/her skills, knowledge, and experience in a well-respected company. A hands-on medior profile, with more than 5 years of experience and a master's degree, who would like to learn new skills while growing with the company. This is an all-round AML role that offers the possibility to take ownership as our French branch AMLCO, expand and grow, and positively influence the company's program.

Responsibilities

• Investigate suspicious activities and escalate them to the AMLCO
• Define, operate, and improve AML-related workflows and processes and raise awareness throughout the organization
• Manage the firm's various sanctions and regulatory risk screening programs
• Manage and maintain relevant policies and procedures
• Help to identify and assess Financial Crime risks and help to develop programs to test these risks
• Help with oversight of the KYC process and compliance with the AML program
• Help to provide day-to-day support to the business relating to the AML, CTF, and Sanctions processes
• Manage and maintain governance and business metrics and key indicators relating to the Financial Crime programs
• Conduct periodic testing and monitoring of Financial Crime business processes
• Take on the role of AMLCO with regards to activities of our French branch
• The individual may also be involved in the following:
  • Participation in firm-wide project-based initiatives
  • Cross coverage for colleagues as appropriate

Requirements

• Relevant compliance experience, including a strong preference for experience working in Financial Crime and international sanctions compliance
• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant qualifications
• Fluent English and French
• Working knowledge of EU and French AML rules and regulations, other jurisdictions a plus
• Knowledge of surveillance and monitoring techniques
• Honorable attitude with a sense of responsibility
• Good communication and administrative skills and business judgment
• Forensic and data analysis skills, with attention to detail and focus
• Factual analysis and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Flexible mindset, with the ability to work under pressure

We Offer

• Competitive gross salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Flexible working hours with two days of remote work to enable a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Meal vouchers

About the Company

At Banqup Group, our mission is to make business easy and smart by helping organizations build strong digital connections with their customers and suppliers. We are a leading financial technology company that simplifies and automates business processes through our innovative digital solutions. Our platform connects businesses with their customers, suppliers, and financial institutions, enabling seamless electronic document processing, invoicing, payment services, and administrative workflows.

Our cloud-based open network of consumers and organizations - small or large, local or global - promotes collaboration, digital interactions, document exchanges, payments, and cash flow optimization. It also enables us and our partners to create additional data-driven services to help organizations grow.

Our vision is to become the leading digital one-stop shop solution for administrative, financial, and payment processes and communications between parties. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a customer-centric approach, Banqup Group empowers businesses to focus on their core activities while we handle the complexities of their financial and administrative processes.